Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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