Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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