Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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