Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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