Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free 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 e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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