Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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