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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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