Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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