Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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