Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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