Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design