Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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