Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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