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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources