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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources