Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course