Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the 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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