Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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