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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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