Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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