Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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