Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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