Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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