Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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