Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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