Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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