Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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