Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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