Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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