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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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