Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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