Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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