Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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