Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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