Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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