Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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