Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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