Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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