Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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