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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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