Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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