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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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