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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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