Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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