Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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