Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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