Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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