Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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