Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals