Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition