Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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