Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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