Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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