Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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