Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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