Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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