Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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