Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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