Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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