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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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