Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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