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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education