Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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