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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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