Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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