Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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