Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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