Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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