Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit