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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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