Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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