Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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