Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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