Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course