Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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