Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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