Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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