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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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