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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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