Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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