Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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