Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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