Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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