Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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