Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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