Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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