Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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