Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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