Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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