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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC