Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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