Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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