Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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