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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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