Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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