Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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