Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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