Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition