Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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