Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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