Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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