Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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