Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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