Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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