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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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