Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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