Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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