Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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