Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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