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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition