Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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