Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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