Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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