Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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