Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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