Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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