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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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