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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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