Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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