Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original 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 participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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