Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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