Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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