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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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