Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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