Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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