Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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