Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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