Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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