Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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