Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs