Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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