Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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