Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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