Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book