Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education