Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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