Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)