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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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