Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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