Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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