Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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