Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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