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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition