Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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