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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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