Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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