Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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