Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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