Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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