Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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