Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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