Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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