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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education