Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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