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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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