Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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