Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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