Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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