Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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