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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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