Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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