Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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