Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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