Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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