Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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