Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment 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 deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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