Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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