Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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