Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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