Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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