Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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