Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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