Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key 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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