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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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