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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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