Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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