Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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