Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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