Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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