Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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