Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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