Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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