Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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