Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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