Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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