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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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