Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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