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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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