Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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