Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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