Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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