Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals