Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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