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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses