Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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