Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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