Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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