Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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