Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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