Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research