Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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