Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program