Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment 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 educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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