Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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