Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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