Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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