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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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