Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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