Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video