Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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