Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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