Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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