Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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