Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books