Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning