Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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