Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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