Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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