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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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