Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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