Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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