Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs