Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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