Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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