Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses