Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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