Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology