Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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