Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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