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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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