Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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