Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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