Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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