Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)