Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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