Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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