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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals