Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education