Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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