Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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