Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major 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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