Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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