Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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