Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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