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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition