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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources