Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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