Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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