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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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