Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major 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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