Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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