Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course