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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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