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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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