Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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