Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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