Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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