Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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