Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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