Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition