Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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