Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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