Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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