Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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