Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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