Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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