Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books