Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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