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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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