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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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