Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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