Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition