Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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