Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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