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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses