Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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