Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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