Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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