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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition