Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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