Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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