Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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