Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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