Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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