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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources