Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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