Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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