Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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