Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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