Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education