Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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