Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book