Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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