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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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