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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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