Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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