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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education