Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition