Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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