Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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