Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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