Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course