Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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