Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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