Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course