Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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