Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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