Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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