Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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