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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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