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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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