Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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