Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course