Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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