Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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