Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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