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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses