Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition