Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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