Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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