Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free