Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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