Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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