Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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