Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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