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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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