Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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