Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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