Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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