Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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