Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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