Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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