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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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