Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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