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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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