Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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