Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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