Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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