Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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