Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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