Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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