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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education