Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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