Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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