Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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