Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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