Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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