Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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