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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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