Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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