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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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