Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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