Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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