Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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