Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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