Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course