Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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