Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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