Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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