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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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