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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program