Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates 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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