Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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