Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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