Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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