Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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