Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not 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 learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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