Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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