Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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