Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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