Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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