Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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