Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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