Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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