Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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