Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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