Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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