Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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