Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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