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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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