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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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