Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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