Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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