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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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