Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students 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 several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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