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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines 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