Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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