Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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