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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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