Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition