Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course