Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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