Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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