Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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