Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education