Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition