Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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