Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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