Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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