Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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