Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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