Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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