Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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