Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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