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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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