Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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