Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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