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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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