Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education