Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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