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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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