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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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