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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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