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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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