Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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