Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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