Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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