Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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