Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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