Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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