Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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