Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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