Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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