Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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