Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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