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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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