Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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