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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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