Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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