Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition