Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition