Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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