Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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