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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education