Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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