Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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