Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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