Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive 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 and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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