Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition