Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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