Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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