Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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