Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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