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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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