Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education