Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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