Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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