Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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