Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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