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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course