Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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