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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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