Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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