Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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