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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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