Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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