Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major 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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