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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education