Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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