Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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