Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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