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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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