Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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