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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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