Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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