Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs