Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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