Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses