Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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