Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course