Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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