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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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