Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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