Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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