Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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