Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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