Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book