Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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