Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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