Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course