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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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