Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)