Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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