Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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