Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course