Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course