Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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