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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education