Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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