Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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