Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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