Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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