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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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