Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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