Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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