Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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