Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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