Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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