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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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