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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition