Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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