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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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