Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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