Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)