Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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