Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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