Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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