Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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