Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs