Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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