Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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