Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform